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Stephan Sterns, accused of killing Madeline Soto, appears in court

Published: March 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Tags: stephan sterns, crime, murder, madeline soto, missing girl, florida, man accused of killing 13-year-old girl, court hearing

The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto appeared in court Thursday as his lawyers asked a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

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Stephan Sterns, accused of killing Madeline Soto, appears in court

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